The history of Aqaba, dating back thousands of years, is full of historical and natural attractions. Aqaba is also known for its stunning coral reefs and numerous water sports. Tourists love Aqaba for its sunny culture and great resorts. The seaside city of Aqaba is the most famous and considered the playground of the rich and famous in the Middle East for its luxury resorts, expansive beaches, vibrant nightlife, and marinas where rows of luxury yachts await their guests. Sea. The Gulf of Aqaba is a beautiful part of the Red Sea and one of the best ways to enjoy the Gulf of Aqaba is by taking a boat trip from the port of the seaside city of Aqaba. While some parts of the Aqabas waterfront can be glitzy, walk a couple of blocks from the Red Sea for a taste of local life and the area's storied history. The Port of Aqaba in Jordan, close to the Aqaba waterfront, is another attraction worth visiting on a walking tour of Aqaba. Aqaba The seaside city of Aqaba, located along the Gulf of Aqaba, offers the perfect combination of leisure and culture, with mosques, castles and ruins just steps away from famous diving, snorkelling and beach clubs. Visit the interior and you will be captivated by the elegance of the Sharif Hussein Mosque; the Aqaba Citadel at the end of the Corniche, decorated with wooden gates, beautiful courtyards and a huge hall for pilgrims; Aqaba Gulf cruise, offering floating Opportunity to dive, explore the depths of the Red Sea or enjoy a beautiful sunset; Aqaba Marine Park has the largest public free beach with numerous cafes, marinas, shops and awnings. Berenice Beach Club is a short bus ride from the city centre. It stretches five hundred meters along the Red Sea coast and has the clearest waters in the Aqaba Marine Park. Berenice Beach has several beach hotels offering day use of the beach and swimming pool, as well as a shuttle service from the Aqaba hotel to the city which is approximately 15 minutes away. Berenice Beach is in one of the most attractive snorkelling and diving areas in Aqaba, where nature lovers can touch corals and marine reefs. With its many swimming pools, beach access and restaurants, visitors to Aqaba have time to relax by the pool, snorkel, or dive, or enjoy a secluded beach in the Jordanian Red Sea. There are several beach clubs in Tara Bay, 15 minutes from Aqaba city centre, but Berenice Beach Club is the best in terms of service, beach cleanliness, great food, and atmosphere. Enjoy a majestic snorkel (from $65) Aqaba is a warm and cosy place to enjoy the perfect beach vacation, palm trees and the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Aqaba. Aqaba is the ideal starting point for a trip to Jordan due to its year-round warm climate, access to Petra and Wadi Rum, the Jordanian desert, close-range underwater life, and beach resort opportunities. Aqaba is conveniently located close to the Red Sea and near to Wadi Rum, making it a tourist triangle in Jordan. As the gateway to the famous Wadi Rum desert landscapes, Jordan's only coastal city hosts a substantial proportion of tourists and has a reputation for abundant marine life in the warm waters of the Red Sea. Aqaba also serves as the gateway to the ever-famous Wadi Rum and its beautiful desert scenery (Wadi Rum is only 1 hour away from Aqaba) as well as the legendary Petra.